In August this year, it was reported that Meghan and Prince Harry had moved with their son, Archie, to a new permanent home in Santa Barbara, California, several months after announcing their decision to step down as senior, working members of the royal family.
Amid their official departure from royal duties at the end of March, some called for the couple to pay back the £2.4m that was previously spent on renovating Frogmore Cottage.
While the duke and duchess have already covered the costs for the renovation of the property, a senior palace source added that they have made a “substantial contribution” to cover refurbishment and rent for their UK home.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made a substantial contribution to the Sovereign Grant that covers refurbishment and rent...